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Southern Healthcare, which includes Sefton Hall in Dawlish, has been awarded 'Care Group of the Year' at a national ceremony in Leicester. A CARE home group which includes Sefton hall in Dawlish has been named 'Care Group of the Year' at a national awards ceremony. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/care-home-group-wins-award-863550

Its so he can put in the next lib dem rag how he is on top of the issue.

Beware of burglars! Don't make it easy for opportunistic offenders this winter - please lock your doors (dead locks too if you have them) and use timer switches for internal lights. You may also wish to invest in external sensor lighting, window locks, a house alarm and/or a door cam. Make sure your home is protected and park your vehicle in a garage if possible. We've had several reports from ...

Who would have thought it........

Former Dawlish College student Sandra Bellamy receives global recognition for her impact in public speaking at the Women’s Business Awards 2025. A FORMER Dawlish student has won an international award for her work in public speaking. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlishs-sandra-wins-international-speaking-award-862598

POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing from the Exeter area. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/14-year-old-missing-from-exeter-area-police-appeal-for-help-862046

THE body of a man was pulled from the water at Dawlish Warren. The discovery of the man, in his 70s, yesterday afternoon came after police were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a man in the water. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/mans-body-pulled-from-sea-at-dawlish-warren-862324

THE Cuddly Toy Gang have struck again.. Four local charities gratefully received a donation: Dawlish Community Transport; AIMs,; St Nectan’s Church at Ashcombe and the Strand Centre in Dawlish. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/cuddly-toy-gang-strike-again-as-cheques-given-to-charities-862049

Its not festive joy for some of these people but food to sustain them as that they cant afford due to the cost of living, at all times not just xmas. To headline it as if they will be dancing round the xmas tree at this time is poor journalism from the MDA.

Whats the chances of Liebour actually spending £3billion on this scheme.....answers on a postcard to S. Claus greenland.

Why dont the Punch group as owners rebuild the ship before trying to sell ?

This week, the speed detection team will be concentrating in the following areas: Monday: Redruth, Truro, Bodmin, Liskeard, Launceston, Honiton, Exeter Tuesday: Falmouth, Camborne, Redruth, Wadebridge, Plymouth & A386, Tavistock, Exeter, Crediton, A30 East/Mid Devon Wednesday: Penzance, Launceston, Plymouth & A38, North Devon Link Road & A39, Tiverton, Teignmouth, Torquay Thursday: Truro, ...

POLICE in Teignmouth are appealing for information after clothes worth more than £1000 were stolen from a shop in Bank Street. A spokesperson for the Teignmouth and Dawlish Policing Team said: ‘We are appealing for any information please, that may assist our enquiries. Read more... ...

Event finished In aid of the Mayoral charities: AIMS, The Strand Community Centre & Assist Teignbridge. Bring your own food and drinks! £10 on the night. Location: The Manor House Friday, 19 December 2025 Start 19:00 Finish 19:30

THIS year’s Dawlish Christmas Tree festival is officially open. The popular event has more than 40 festive trees decorated by community organisations and charities from across Dawlish. A spokesman said; ‘The festival beautifully showcases a wide array of trees created by community organisations from across the parish. Read more... ...

Stephen Clark, 73, from Dawlish, admitted to making and distributing indecent images of children and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention order. A 73-YEAR-OLD Dawlish pensioner has admitted a number of child sex offences,. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/courts/pensioner-pleads-guilty-to-child-sex-offences-860630

If cyclists ignored previous signs why would they obey new signs? More waste of money from council.

25/01709/FUL Installation of 560m2 galvanized steel rope mesh netting on cliff face Great Cliff Marine Parade Dawlish Devon EX7 9EX https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T483TWPZL0Z00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

Ridley, the retired guide dog from Dawlish, wins the Hero Dog Award at the 2025 Guide Dogs People Awards for his life of service. RIDLEY, the retired guide dog from Dawlish, has been honoured with a national award at the Guide Dogs People Awards 2025. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/retired-guide-dog-ridley-honoured-with-national-hero-dog-award-860329

Sheila Kent steps down as finance manager of Dawlish-based charity, leaving behind a 30-year legacy of dedication and expansion. A VALUED member of a Dawlish-based charity is to retire after 30 years service. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-charity-stalwart-retires-after-30-years-860127

Can you help us? Gaining quick access to a property can be vital for saving lives or securing evidence... Our Specialist Operations team are looking for any unwanted metal roller shutter doors, sheets of metal or metal skinned doors, which they'll use to practice door-breaching techniques. The team would also be grateful for any unwanted toughened plastic doors. If you think you may be ...

Amber and yellow rain and wind warnings are in place. TIDAL SURGE: Storm Bram has brought with it huge waves that are battering the coastline at Dawlish, Devon (Image: SWNS). Storm Bram is sweeping across the UK, disrupting air, rail and road travel while knocking out power to hundreds of homes. Read more... https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/storm-bram-batters-uk-live-map-shows-areas-on-alert/

25/02021/LBC Renovation works to existing property and rear outbuilding including removal of cement render to front elevation, replacement of windows and doors, installation of air source heat pumps and internal alterations 38 The Strand Dawlish Devon EX7 9PT https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T6RDWTPZGKW00&activeTab=summary Status: ...

A pontoon that drifted to Dawlish Warren beach is the focus of a removal operation after causing environmental concerns. ATTEMPTS were due to have been made to remove a pontoon which had drifted from East Devon to Dawlish Warren. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/efforts-to-remove-stray-pontoon-from-dawlish-warren-beach-859726

25/01915/HOU Single storey extension to front of property and two storey extension to side of property 52 Kingsdown Crescent Dawlish Devon EX7 0HE https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T5VTTCPZFHK00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

Really sad to hear this 😔 Hopefully the little cygnets are found safe soon. The community should keep an eye on the rivers and ponds-sometimes they hide nearby after storms.

Should have had lights at strand to allow cars in strand to get out rather than rely on goodwill from main traffic.

POLICE will be holding a surgery at a Teignbridge village hall this week. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their latest ‘Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting this Wednesday, December 10, at Shillingford St George Village Hall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-to-host-surgery-in-village-hall-858923

Teignbridge District Council has provided financial support to developers for link road projects through mechanisms such as underwriting contributions and securing funding agreements. For the Dawlish urban extension, the council secured £4.9 million in government grants and £1.3 million from developers to fund a £6.2 million project, including a new link road and Sweet Violets Bridge, which ...

Event finished The eat Dawlish Festival is a fantastic free to attend event showcasing wonderful local food and drink! Expect lots of farmer’s market favourites like cheese, beer and bread alongside charcuterie, patisserie and street food! Plus, a great team of entertainers, and a great festival soundtrack! A great day out with the family! See you there! Location: The Lawn, Dawlish ...

Event finished Teignmouth Film Society Social satire set in an Edinburgh girls’ school starring Maggie Smith as a liberated schoolteacher who teaches her girls of love, politics and art. Miss Brodie’s affairs with two male teachers become known and she finds herself fighting for her job. Tickets £5 – On The Door Only Bar Opens at 7pm | Screening at 8pm Location: Shaftesbury Theatre ...

A TEIGNBRIDGE village hall will host a police surgery this month. The Teignmouth and Dawlish Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding their latest ‘Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting next Tuesday, December 9 at Stokeinteignhead Village Hall. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-to-hold-community-surgery-at-village-hall-858406

Event finished Book early to secure a place Location: Dawlish Library Saturday, 6 December 2025 Start 13:30

Staff at Dawlish Railway Station have been praised for their commitment to supporting people who may be experiencing loneliness. The mental health wellbeing and suicide prevention group is promoting the OWL project to reduce social isolation and make the town a safer and more caring community and to reduce the stigma associated with loneliness. Read more... ...

25/02000/CAN 1 x Eucalyptus Tree - remove Sunnylands 29 Teignmouth Road Dawlish Devon EX7 0JJ https://publicaccess.teignbridge.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=T6NLTWPZGER00&activeTab=summary Status: Pending Consideration

25/01997/TPO T1- English Oak- Remove two lower dead branches T2- Beech- Branch reduction - spread of the branch by up to 2 metres back to pruning points T3- Sycamore- Remove two lower dead branches and cut off snaped limb wound T4- English Oak - Remove dead branch on oak S1- Stump- Cut to as close to ground as possible and eco plug base S2- Stump- Cut to as close to ground as possible and eco ...

Bottom line ...the council looking to increase revenue where ever they see an opportunity for tax raising.

There are 2 zebra crossings nearby ....get off your phones and watch for traffic.

Organisers of Dawlish's Christmas events express gratitude to volunteers. ORGANISERS of this year’s Christmas festivities have thanked all the volunteers involved. Community groups joined in to help Dawlish Chamber of Trade and Dawlish Town Council put on the weekend’s events which went ahead despite forecast winds forcing changes to the programme. Read more... ...

It’s a shame the lights switch-on was cancelled, but safety is definitely more important. Glad to hear that the shops and Christmas Market will still have activities, and fingers crossed the rescheduled Lantern Parade on Sunday still brings plenty of festive fun for everyone!